Joining Delta in March 2008, Gil led the Delta and Northwest airport and customer service merger integration and helped champion customer service and operational improvements which have resulted in consistent annual ranking improvements from the Department of Transportation.

Prior to Delta, Gil worked for Laidlaw Transit Services as President and Chief Executive Officer and also held leadership roles at Northwest Airlines, United Airlines and The Boeing Company.

Gil currently serves as Delta’s Executive Sponsor of the American Cancer Society, challenging Delta’s employees to look for new and innovative ways to raise funds for cancer research.

Gil attended North Carolina State University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. Additionally, he received a Master of Business Administration from National University in San Diego.